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The Poetess Forever Gone

                               The Poetess Forever Gone
                                            8/11/2023


                    Sun shines down through a cloudy aperture.
                    The writer, gone on a blessed,grand adventure!
                    Her table, chair, flowers, rug,wait for her.
                    Under moonlight, their soft cries,murmur.

                    It’s hard to believe that she is no more.
                    I see her swinging on angels’ bright doors.
                    Or running barefoot on celestial shores.
                    Shimmering beaches~ hers, forevermore.

                    Looking up at the stars in God’s heaven.
                    I still remember her, jumping rope, age seven.
                    And as she grew, loved this world the more.
                    Till God took her home, to His celestial shores!


                           In Memory of My Cousin
                            Alumnae of Poetry Soup
                                  Missing you!

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Robert Lindley Date: 8/19/2023 10:32:00 AM A very, very special tribute poem you have so superbly gifted us my good friend. One can see the love in each and every verse. A gem, a fav too. God bless you. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/19/2023 11:08:00 AM Cancer took my cousin off this earth, She was a gift to all who knew her. An accomplished dancer, pianist as well. I never met anyone as positive She loved summer, boating and waterskiing. In winter? Snow skiing.people loved her.her pietry here is under Madelyn McKay. She wrote in while in chemo. Thank you for faving this she will know you did}} Thank you. Panagiota

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/15/2023 7:04:00 PM A beautiful tribute and memorial for your cousin Pangie. I did not know about her. The photo is priceless, of course. Your heart is full of love and kindness. :) Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/19/2023 10:58:00 AM Yes, that’s an actual picture! I want to cry when I see it… Her poetry is still here under Madelyn McKay. She really loved life, nature, music, animals.And had respect for her fellow man. A woman who cherished nature, people, outer space and flight. She won a trip where astronauts learn, as she was a fantastic teacher. All her poetry was written during chemotherapy..She wanted to weite more, but went downhill after her Covid shot, that paralyzed her face on one side. Thanks Linda. We both loved Dave Brubeck.)))) Pangie

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/13/2023 12:11:00 PM So very sorry for your loss and broken heart. A lovely write/tribute/pretty picture. I Love It. Have a blessed/great day............. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/13/2023 2:20:00 PM My dear friend, You are such a comfort to my soul Madeline was a brave soul, determined to remain on earth despite the cancer and enjoy her days. She would call me when I had the broken leg and told me I would walk again! I thought it was impossible. Not her.I look forward to be in her layghying presence one dau.thank you so much.. Pangie

Susan Lawrence Date: 8/13/2023 8:04:00 AM Dearest Pangie, your loving tribute to Madelyn is filled with beauty and grace encompassing the love you felt for one another . My favorite line - Under moonlight their soft cries murmured . It’s says so much and reveals the longing . Your memories together sound splendid as do the messages of both of your hearts . Sending my condolences and big hugs to you . Love, Susan :) Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/13/2023 9:58:00 AM Susan, thanks for reading this and your awesome comment. I think Madelyn would love this poem, had she been here! Thank you for stating which line you liked. I know you are a master at imagery and poetry in general. Of course, her loss was huge.the world is empty without her compassion and humility and genuiness. Yjamk you, Panagiota

Quoth Theraven Date: 8/12/2023 7:46:00 PM Panagiota, Such a nice tribute to a one of a kind cousin. Thank you for sharing this poem and memories of Christmas cards and jumping rope. Rest in peace Madelyn. -Richard Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/13/2023 10:06:00 AM Hello! Sometimes, I know I tell far too much about me as you know from past poem. I don’t write quippy.. nasty, nor intellectual poetry. She was almost like a sister. We grew up next door to each other, balleted,together and attended the same school! I am sure she rests in peace. Gratefully, Pangie

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/12/2023 7:30:00 PM Stunning, special tribute, P! FAVE for me. G-d bless your cousin, may she r.i.p. And G-d bless you for this poignant poem. Hugs, Gershon Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/13/2023 10:58:00 AM I, too like ve this poem ..I like genuine poems from the heartShe was too sick.to post many poems.but she never complained. I never for a second thought she would die before me.when I came home after surgery at Christmas, there was a Christmas and Chanukah card, from her! I wept~ as she passed before the holidays. To say I was bereft, is putting it mildly! Merci for the FAVE, my awesome friend. Pamgie

Robert L. Hinshaw Date: 8/12/2023 7:13:00 AM A wonderful tribute to your cousin, Pangie. It sounds like she was a saint here on earth and now resides with the saints in Heaven - Bob H Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/13/2023 11:10:00 AM No doubt, Bob, she is with the Saints! Your evaluation of her quite accurate. I think you knowi the other person in my life who is like her! Compassion plus! No need to mention the name. Thank you for your time, Pangie

Elena Eagle Date: 8/11/2023 8:21:00 PM A loving tribute to your cousin. Very sweet and wonderful. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/11/2023 8:51:00 PM I wish, I wish…. I could hug her. A phenomenal human being who never saw ….to take ……..but to give. The last thing she ever wanted was to be top dog. Too bad! She was awarded top teacher in one of our Midwest states. And well known among pilots of aircraft in the EAA. Her name is at the Wall of Honor at the EAA in the Midwest. She was amazing and courageous. And taught the handicapped how to sno-ski. Her ski tracks of integrity are left on my heart. And what it means to be a human being. Thank you Pangie

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/11/2023 6:39:00 PM So sorry for the loss of your cousin Panagiota… Belle Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/11/2023 7:13:00 PM Belle, I don’t know you as well as I knew her, but I sense you genuinely care about others as Madelyn did. Her poetry is under Madelyn McKay. She didn’t get to write a lot. But it is si much like her! She loved life. Thank you Belle. Pangie

Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2023 4:20:00 PM Bless you, my dear friend for remembering your cousin and her poetry. I hope all is well with you and yours. Have a great weekend, Pangie! Bill Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/11/2023 6:58:00 PM Bill how odd! I thought I answered this! Better check my mid again))Her poetry is still here! She was dying .of cancer. And most of the time, unable to pen. That was literally her chair and table in the back yard. It is no nameless image. She was fun, king, talented and humble.Hope you and Sara are well.I am just fine, friend in Texas. Pangie